Shadow



A Shadow is a representation of one's self in the collective unconscious, the world of dreams Planet Drool. Shadows typically embody repressed desires or extremes of one's personality traits, reflecting on the individual who is the base for the Shadow. Individuals who are in tune with their inner selves are able to influence their Shadow in the world of dreams and are able to "enter" it through this medium, directly influencing the world itself.

Shadows in The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl in 3-D

 * George Lopez - The Shadow of Mister Electricidad representing his desire for control, who attempts to force his own idea of control upon the citizens of Planet Drool.
 * Minus - The Shadow for Linus, representing his envy towards others for expressing creativity when his is undermined. Linus appears to be strong enough to control his Shadow in the dream world, using this to infiltrate it and use his connection with George Lopez to destroy the positive sides of the dream world.
 * The Day Man - Linus's Shadow, transformed after being given a path to redemption by Max and accepting his own envy, who now represents Linus's newfound desire to help people. Linus is in complete control of this Shadow as well.

Trivia

 * Max's Shadow is never seen throughout the film, as his real world self has entered Planet Drool rather than entering it through his dreams for the majority of the run time. It can be assumed that due to Max's affinity for the dream world and his use of Personas, his Shadow may be himself.